Is Russian Matryoshka The Same with Japanese Kokeshi? Here’s to Know

Are you among those who like to collect dolls? What kind of dolls that are already in your collection? As we know, there are many types of dolls that exist in every country in the world. There are also types of dolls that have many similarities and some are completely different from the others. Each […]

Kalinka: A Bright, Energetic Dance That Will Make You Fly

There are many kinds of art performance that we can enjoy watching. One of them is dancing. There are many styles of dance. If you like classic style, you can watch a ballet performance. This dance type originally came from the Italian Renaissance. Later, some development went through ballet so its form turned into a […]

7 Things You Should Not Do When You Are in Banya Russia

For those of you who are planning to travel to Russia, it’s a good idea to include Banya among your itinerary. Banya, the Russian version of sauna, is the steam bath where many people in Russia love to go. It’s a way to relax your body, detoxifies your body out of illness and toxins, and […]

Sabantuy: Colors, Dances, Foods in Tatar Summer Festival

Do you love festivals? From gay pride events to multi-day music festivals, film festivals, art shows, and cultural events; summer festivals are a pervasive part of summer experience in every part of the world. Whether you are camping on-site or it is happening downtown during daytime, summer festivals will always offer you a splendid experience. […]

The Unique History of Russian Tea Producer, Sochi

Drinking tea is a very popular thing for many people. Especially when drinking tea in the afternoon. Many people spend their time with family while drinking tea together. It’s a fun activity, isn’t it? Sometimes many tea lovers don’t know the history of the tea they enjoy. Even some of them are not aware of […]

Drink Tea with Style: 5 Famous Russian Tea Cups

Drinking tea is an activity that people like. This activity is often done while relaxing with family. The way each person drinks tea varies. In some countries in the world, some have their own traditions in drinking tea. Included with the tea set used to enjoy the tea. Each country has its own style and […]

4 Kinds of Russian Handicrafts for Your Special Ones

Birthdays, holidays, other special occasions, and “just because” moments are usually served as momentum to give a present to someone you deem special. There is just something very endearing as well as meaningful about a present that you took the time to consider and buy. It becomes all the more special when the present is […]

The Differences between Russian and Soviet Culture

Not every school around the globe has the history of Russia in its curriculum. To them who have only recently wanted to learn about the country, there might be some questions including “did Russia once change its name to Soviet Union?” and “was Soviet Union the same as Russia?” Well, the answers to both questions […]

7 Russian Tradition Handicraft That Still Exist

Russia is known to have a lot of beautiful traditional handicrafts. Tourists who come to Russia intentionally buy these handicrafts for souvenirs when they will return to their home countries. These souvenirs will certainly remind them about Russia. Of the many kinds of traditional handicrafts in Russia, there are some that still exist today and […]

4 Important Meanings of Russian Folk Art

Folk art is a primarily utilitarian or functional visual art crafted by hand or with the help of limited mechanical devices used by the crafter or some small circumscribed group which includes an element of safekeeping of the longstanding culture survival. It is the creative expression of the struggle of humanity toward culture within a […]